Grab a chair and try this killer Pop Physique leg and butt workout. Nope. You don't get to sit down: the chair will work as your in-home ballet barre. The moves in this ballet-inspired workout might be small, but they are mighty effective. All that pulsing pays off with a toned derriere and legs. Press play and get ready to feel the burn.
Fitting everything into one workout can be time consuming — unless you know the right moves. Most of these exercises work two to three major muscle groups at the same time, helping you finish your session sooner. Scroll through and pick the top pairs — or trios — that you want to focus on the most, and get moving!
Photographed at Pure Barre San Francisco, CA and Pop Physique San Francisco, CA
With the power of Pop Physique, you can work the entire body in 10 minutes! Grab a chair, but don't think for a minute that you get to sit down: it's just a prop that will work as your in-home ballet barre. Press play, and get ready to feel the burn in your glutes, core, quads, and just about everywhere else.
A classic move, the pretzel is a foundation exercise for toning the derriere. Barre and Pilates utilize the move to lift up the backside and also to shape the surrounding areas like the lower back. It's a highly effective tool when set up correctly, so let's go over the basics.
Now that you have the move down, learn why the pretzel is key to feeling comfortable in your spandex after the break!
